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Last sold for $580,000 on Oct 11, 2000

281 ESSEX ST

LYNN, MA 01902
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Oct 11, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31,513 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,041,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,230,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,811,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
IngallsF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High SchoolF
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Lynn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01902These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,747 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,553
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

281 Essex St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Fayette Street

How it measures up in Lynn 01902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lynn 01902.

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

How 281 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFayette StreetLynn 01902Essex County
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac92% of homes79% of homes36% of homes

About 281 Essex St

When did 281 Essex St, Lynn, MA last sell?

281 Essex St, Lynn, MA last sold on Oct 11, 2000 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 281 Essex St, Lynn, MA?

281 Essex St, Lynn, MA is assigned to Ingalls (elementary), rated F; Thurgood Marshall Middle School (middle), rated F; Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lynn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 281 Essex St, Lynn, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Essex St, Lynn, MA was $31,513. The county assessed it at $3,041,800.

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